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Aep

Customer Design Lead

San Angelo, TX

$98K - $128K/yr

Design team expert applying knowledge to make complex recommendations and/or decisions based on calculated risk; understands the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal ...

Apple

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How much do design lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for design lead in Texas is $56.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.46 and $67.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a design lead typically balance hands-on design work with team leadership responsibilities?

As a Design Lead, you'll often split your time between guiding and mentoring your team, setting the creative direction, and contributing directly to high-priority projects. While your leadership duties—such as conducting design reviews, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals—will take up a significant portion of your schedule, most organizations still expect you to remain actively involved in the design process. This balance requires strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate effectively, ensuring both team growth and high-quality deliverables.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Lead, you need a solid background in design principles, user experience (UX), and visual communication, typically supported by a degree in design or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and knowledge of project management systems is crucial. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help you guide teams and articulate design vision effectively. These skills ensure projects are delivered with high-quality design, aligned with business goals, and foster innovation within teams.

What is the difference between Design Lead vs UX Designer?

AspectDesign LeadUX Designer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Design, Graphic Design, or related fields; experience in leadership rolesBachelor's or Master's in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related fields; portfolio showcasing UX projects
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, collaborates with product managers and developers, oversees project directionFocuses on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing within product teams
Industry UsageCommonly found in tech, advertising, and design agenciesPrimarily in tech companies, startups, and digital product firms

The main difference is that a Design Lead oversees the entire design process and team, providing strategic direction, while a UX Designer concentrates on creating user-centered experiences through research and design. Both roles require strong design skills, but the Design Lead has broader responsibilities and leadership duties.

What is a design lead?

A Design Lead is a senior professional responsible for guiding the creative direction and execution of design projects within an organization. They oversee design teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure that visual and user experience standards are met. Design Leads often mentor junior designers, manage project timelines, and help align design strategies with business goals. Their role blends creative leadership with project management to deliver effective and innovative design solutions.
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Customer Design Lead

Aep

San Angelo, TX

$98K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Posting End Date

07-31-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing expertise, training and leadership support for the Customer Design team engaged in the design of Distribution system electrical facilities. Develop relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders, and customers, both internal and external to the company.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Helps promotes and trains team members on Distribution Standards, policies, and performance.

  • Support the development and implementation of work plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements relative to assigned functions and responsibilities. Helps review planned work of others; and completion of projects.

  • Design team expert applying knowledge to make complex recommendations and/or decisions based on calculated risk; understands the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company. Possesses the knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond facts to reach a logical conclusion.

  • Leads activities of the organization and outside resources, to support the design execution of the Distribution work plan and promotes the culture of excellent customer service.

  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Helps ensure the contribution of all employees within the Customer Design group in recommending and helping leader develop methods and approaches by maintaining close involvement with the employees and listening to their ideas, needs and recommendations.

  • Understand and advise on the design, material and work progress of department projects to control costs within estimated budget. Ensure codes, policies, standards, internal and external design requirements and schedules are met.

  • Helps the leader by providing training for employees to learn and share knowledge, strengthen skills, and deepen and broaden technical and professional capabilities.

  • Support the directions of Design management by; communicating job expectations, assigning responsibilities, establishing accountabilities, setting performance objectives (goals), establishing priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring that staff has required resources to accomplish work.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or industrial engineering from ABET accredited school AND 6 years of utility experience (3 of those years in utility design). In lieu of degree, we would consider a combination of education and relevant experience as listed:

  • Equivalent: Associates degree in discipline listed above AND 6 years of utility design or High school diploma and 8 years of utility design experience

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Registered Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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